1880 Rare First Edition - The Boy's King Arthur and His Noble Knights of the Round Table illustrated.
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Author: Sir Thomas Malory. Sidney Lanier, editor. Alfred Kappes, illustrator.
Title: The Boy's King Arthur: Being Sir Thomas Malory's History of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Publisher: New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1880. First Edition. Allegedly, only 1,500 copies of the Scribner edition were published in 1880.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8" X 6".
Pages: xlvii-403 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, original gilt decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare foxing and staining - as shown, name of a previous owner on the second blank page - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated with twelve (complete) black and white engravings by Alfred Kappes, depicting scenes from the Arthurian legends.
Estimate: (USD 350 - USD 700)
The book: Attractive First Edition of The Boy's King Arthur, an adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, edited by Sidney Lanier for a younger audience. This rare first edition presents the timeless tales of King Arthur, his knights, and their adventures in a manner accessible to boys. The illustrations by Alfred Kappes vividly bring to life the chivalric deeds and legendary quests, making it a treasured addition to any collection of Arthurian literature.
The author: Sir Thomas Malory (c. 1415-1471) was an English writer, best known for his compilation of the legends of King Arthur in Le Morte d'Arthur. His work is a cornerstone of Arthurian literature, drawing together various sources and presenting them in a unified narrative that has shaped the modern understanding of Arthurian legends.
The illustrator: Alfred Kappes (1850-1894) was an American artist and illustrator. His engravings for The Boy's King Arthur capture the grandeur and heroism of the Arthurian legends, adding a visual dimension that enhances the reader's experience. Kappes' illustrations are noted for their detail and ability to convey the action and drama of the tales.